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USAID Funds Renovation of Iraq's Electrical System: Baghdad South Power Plant
Iraq
October 2003
Several US armored vehicles help guard the Baghdad South power plant. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system. Baghdad South, like many other power facilities, is in great disrepair. Iraqi plant managers were forced to keep them online at any cost, often foregoing maintenance and safety procedures.
Several units of the Baghdad South power plant are offline for seasonal maintenance. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system, which consist of some 29 major generating plants, transmission grids and local substations. Much of the electrical system has been damaged by looting.
An engineer makes a site visit to the Baghdad South Power Plant. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system, which consist of some 29 major generating plants, transmission grids and local substations. Much of the electrical system has been damaged by looting.
Cracked insulation can be seen on equipment at the Baghdad South power plant. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system, which consist of some 29 major generating plants, transmission grids and local substations. Baghdad South, like many other power facilities, is in great disrepair. Much of the electrical system has been damaged by looting, and Iraqi plant managers were forced to keep plants online at any cost, often foregoing maintenance and safety procedures.
Engineers make a site inspection at the Baghdad South power plant. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system, which consist of some 29 major generating plants, transmission grids and local substations. Baghdad South, like many other power facilities, is in great disrepair. Damage to a parts storage facility was caused when a welders spark set off an explosion.
Engineers make a site inspection at the Baghdad South power plant. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system, which consist of some 29 major generating plants, transmission grids and local substations. Baghdad South, like many other power facilities, is in great disrepair.
General view of the Baghdad South power plant. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system. Baghdad South, like many other power facilities, is in great disrepair. Iraqi plant managers were forced to keep plants online at any cost, often foregoing maintenance and safety procedures.
Iraqi engineers monitor controls at the Baghdad South power plant. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system. Baghdad South, like many other power facilities, is in great disrepair. Iraqi plant managers were forced to keep plants online at any cost, often foregoing maintenance and safety procedures.
A control monitor displays the output of one unit at the Baghdad South power plant. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system, which consist of 29 major generating plants, transmission grids and local substations.
General view of the Baghdad South power plant with two units running. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system, which consist of 29 major generating plants, transmission grids and local substations. Baghdad South, like many other power facilities, is in great disrepair, and units are now being shut down for repairs.
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USAID Funds Renovation of Iraq's Electrical System


General view of the Baghdad South power plant with two units running. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system, which consist of 29 major generating plants, transmission grids and local substations. Baghdad South, like many other power facilities, is in great disrepair, and units are now being shut down for repairs.
Photo: Thomas Hartwell

Baghdad, Iraq - General view of the Baghdad South power plant with two units running. USAID is funding the repair of Iraq's nationwide electrical system, which consist of 29 major generating plants, transmission grids and local substations. Baghdad South, like many other power facilities, is in great disrepair, and units are now being shut down for repairs.

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